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Is an AFL match a good Melbourne outing for twelve-year-old first-time visitors?
Two sports-loving twins from overseas want to try a local game.
How should a first-time Melbourne Cup visitor compare mystery and general-admission tickets?
The travellers want to know whether a higher-priced package improves views, seating and food access.
How can two women choose a comfortable first AFL match in Melbourne?
Visitors from the US want the stadium experience and are weighing seating and crowd concerns.
How should a first-time visitor choose a Melbourne AFL match?
A traveller hopes to experience games at both a large outdoor ground and an indoor stadium.
How should a first-time MCG cricket visitor choose a seat?
We want a good view for a long day of Test cricket and are comparing several public-reserve bays.
Where could we watch the Melbourne Grand Prix final race if we have only Friday and Saturday passes?
We want a lively Sunday screening with food and drinks rather than another circuit ticket.
How can we check general-admission access for an MCG AFL game?
We want to attend one match and are unsure when or where general-admission tickets appear.
How do we find Melbourne events for a September visit?
We would like sport or a special activity, but the dates we checked show little availability.
Can we attend an afternoon AFL match and an evening theatre show in Melbourne?
We have tickets for one event and want to know whether adding the other on the same day is realistic.
How should we spend Melbourne Cup Day after arriving in the city?
We land that morning, stay in the CBD and want some race-day atmosphere without a complicated transfer.
How does general admission work for a John Cain Arena basketball game?
We want to sit together and are unsure whether general admission guarantees adjacent seats.